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Job Description:

As an Agile Coach plays a crucial role in driving Agile adoption and continuous improvement across the organization

Job role: Freelancer (who can spend min 6-7 hours daily)

Work location: Bangalore (3 days to work from Bangalore office)

Key responsibilities include:

- Coaching senior leadership in Agile practices to ensure top-down adoption along with bottom-up adoption strategized for better flow of communication.

- Coaching and mentoring teams on Agile principles, values and practices like Scrum and Kanban

- Collaborating with product owners, management, and stakeholders to prioritize the backlog and align team goals with customer needs

- Assisting teams in breaking down complex tasks into manageable user stories and help estimating effort based on Work Breakdown structure.

- Identifying impediments, finding solutions, and helping teams optimize performance through Agile Coaching.

- Communicating the Agile mindset and guiding organizational changes to become Agile .

Required qualifications typically include:

- Exposure to CI/CD Dev Ops environment

- 5 years of experience as an Agile Coach

- Expertise in Agile methodologies like Scrum, Kanban and SAFe

- Strong coaching, mentoring and facilitation skills

- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

- Worked in global environment and has exposure of different working culture accross APAC , Europe, and USA .

Note : Candidate has to work at least 3 days from Bangalore office.

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Job Title: Agile Coach

Experience Range: 12–15 Years

Location: Pune Only

Note: Apply if you can join within 30 Days

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and passionate Agile Coach to lead and support our Agile transformation initiatives across multiple portfolios and programs. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience launching Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and a proven track record of coaching Product Owners (POs), Scrum Masters (SMs), and cross-functional Agile teams .

We are also open to considering seasoned Release Train Engineers (RTEs) who bring strong facilitation, team coaching, and transformation leadership capabilities, with deep experience in Agile frameworks and Scaled Agile delivery models .

This role demands not just Agile expertise, but a strong understanding of DevOps practices , CI/CD pipeline integration , and the ability to bridge gaps between business, development, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Agile transformation initiatives, with specific focus on ART launches, SAFe implementation, and Agile scaling .
• Coach and mentor Product Owners , Scrum Masters , and Agile teams to drive maturity in Agile values, principles, and practices.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies , Inspect & Adapt workshops , PI Planning , and ART Syncs to ensure team and train-level alignment and execution excellence.
• Collaborate with RTEs, Solution Train Engineers, and business stakeholders to implement Lean-Agile principles across programs.
• Identify organizational impediments to Agile maturity and partner with leadership to address transformation blockers.
• Drive adoption of DevOps culture , practices, and tools, focusing on automation, continuous integration, continuous delivery, and release-on-demand pipelines .
• Advocate and implement Agile metrics (flow, quality, predictability, velocity) and use data-driven insights for coaching opportunities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and team empowerment through workshops, mentoring, and Agile best practices.
• Provide Agile assessments and readiness diagnostics to recommend appropriate Agile frameworks such as SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, or Scrumban , based on team context.

Required Skills and Experience

• 12–15 years of total experience , with 5+ years in Agile coaching and transformation roles .
• Strong experience in launching ARTs , coaching at all levels of a SAFe implementation.
• Proven ability to coach Product Owners, Scrum Masters, RTEs, and Agile teams in both foundational and advanced Agile practices.
• Demonstrated experience working in Agile delivery at scale (SAFe preferred).
• Hands-on experience with DevOps tools , CI/CD pipelines , and driving built-in quality and continuous delivery .
• Excellent facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and change management skills.
• Working knowledge of Agile delivery in BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) sector; exposure to other domains like healthcare, retail, or telecom is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile tools such as Jira, Rally, VersionOne, Azure DevOps.
• Strong communication, coaching, mentoring, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work in a global, distributed team setup.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC)
• Certified Scrum Master, SAFe SM, SASM
• SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE) Certification
• DevOps Foundation/Practitioner Certification (e.g., DASA, SAFe DevOps, etc.)

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• Provide expert coaching and guidance to multiple Scrum teams, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters on Agile principles, practices, and frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and workshops, ensuring effective execution and outcomes.
• Identify and address impediments to Agile adoption and team productivity at organizational and team levels.
• Develop and deliver training programs and workshops on Agile methodologies, tools, and mindset.
• Mentor and develop internal Agile champions and coaches.
• Drive the adoption and refinement of Agile metrics and reporting to measure progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Advise senior leadership on Agile strategy and transformation initiatives.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous learning.
• Facilitate cross-team coordination and dependency management.
• Contribute to the organization's Agile community of practice.

• Extensive experience (7+ years) in Agile coaching, Scrum Master, or Product Owner roles, with at least 3 years specifically in a dedicated coaching capacity.
• In-depth knowledge of various Agile frameworks and methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and SAFe.
• Professional Agile certifications such as CSM, CSPO, CSP, SAFe SPC, or equivalent.
• Proven experience in facilitating complex organizational transformations and driving cultural change.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor individuals and teams effectively.
• A passion for continuous improvement and a commitment to fostering high-performing teams.

• Coach and mentor multiple agile teams (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) to improve their agile practices and performance.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies and workshops, including retrospectives, sprint planning, and backlog refinement.
• Help teams identify and remove impediments to their progress.
• Assess the organization's agile maturity and develop strategies for continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance and training to Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and team members on agile principles and values.
• Coach leadership and stakeholders on agile adoption and organizational change.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous learning.
• Develop and deliver training materials on various agile topics.
• Share best practices and lessons learned across the organization.
• Contribute to the development of internal agile community of practice.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in an agile coaching or Scrum Master role.
• Proven experience coaching multiple teams simultaneously.
• Deep understanding of various agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS).
• Strong knowledge of agile principles, values, and practices.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Experience with organizational change management.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CSP, CEC, KMP, SAFe Program Consultant) are highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment, demonstrating strong self-discipline and collaboration.

• Lead and mentor a team of Scrum Masters, providing guidance, support, and coaching to enhance their effectiveness.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective) for multiple teams as needed, ensuring they are productive and value-driven.
• Identify, track, and drive the resolution of impediments that hinder team progress, escalating when necessary.
• Coach teams on agile principles, values, and best practices, fostering a deep understanding and adoption of the Scrum framework.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by guiding teams in implementing effective retrospectives and action plans.
• Work with Product Owners to ensure the Product Backlog is well-defined, prioritized, and ready for upcoming sprints.
• Facilitate cross-team communication and collaboration to resolve dependencies and ensure alignment towards common goals.
• Champion agile transformation initiatives across the organization, advocating for agile ways of working.
• Measure and report on team performance using key agile metrics, identifying areas for improvement.
• Provide training and workshops on agile concepts and practices to various stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of organizational agile standards and guidelines.
• Act as a servant-leader, empowering teams and fostering an environment of psychological safety and trust.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, software development, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a dedicated Scrum Master role.
• Proven experience as an Agile Coach or leading agile transformations.
• Strong understanding of various agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.).
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification is required; Advanced certifications (A-CSM, PSM II/III) and/or Agile Coach certifications (Agile Coach Institute, ICAgile) are highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and influence individuals and teams at all levels.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience with agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Lead and coach multiple Scrum Masters, fostering their growth and ensuring adherence to Agile principles and best practices.
• Facilitate and guide Scrum events (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Retrospectives) for various teams, ensuring they are productive and valuable.
• Identify and remove impediments blocking team progress, escalating to management when necessary.
• Coach teams and stakeholders on Agile values, principles, and practices, promoting self-organization and cross-functionality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by facilitating retrospectives and implementing actionable improvements.
• Assess the Agile maturity of teams and provide tailored coaching to enhance their performance.
• Promote effective collaboration and communication within and between distributed teams.
• Support the Product Owners in backlog management, user story refinement, and release planning.
• Contribute to the evolution of the organization's Agile roadmap and strategy.
• Champion Agile transformation across the organization, advocating for necessary changes and fostering buy-in.
• Develop and deliver training materials on Agile and Scrum concepts.
• Mentor and develop other coaches and Scrum Masters within the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in Agile environments, with at least 3-5 years in a dedicated Scrum Master or Agile Coach role.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring other Scrum Masters.
• Expert knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and ideally SAFe or other scaling frameworks.
• Strong understanding of Agile software development lifecycles.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with remote team dynamics and collaboration tools is essential.
• Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC), or similar advanced certifications are highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to drive organizational change and foster Agile adoption.

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives) for multiple development teams.
• Coach and mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and development team members on agile principles, values, and practices.
• Identify and remove impediments that hinder team progress and productivity.
• Promote continuous improvement within teams through effective retrospectives and action planning.
• Guide teams in adopting and mastering agile frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe, as appropriate.
• Help establish and maintain team working agreements, definitions of done, and other agile artifacts.
• Foster a collaborative and self-organizing team environment.
• Assist in the planning and execution of release cycles.
• Track and report on team performance metrics, velocity, and progress.
• Support the Product Owner in backlog grooming and ensuring a clear and prioritized product backlog.
• Act as a change agent to drive agile adoption and maturity across the organization.
• Organize and lead agile training sessions and workshops.
• Collaborate with other Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches to share best practices and lessons learned.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach, with a proven track record of successfully coaching multiple teams.
• Deep understanding of Agile principles and frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and SAFe.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or similar certification is required.
• Experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Trello.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in guiding teams through agile transformations and overcoming resistance to change.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycles and DevOps practices is a plus.
• Experience in a specific industry relevant to our client's business is advantageous.